Best Apple Cream Cheese Bundt Cake Recipes

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APPLE, PRALINE AND CREAM CHEESE BUNDT CAKE



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Where to begin to describe this deliciousness! This apple cake has all the fall spices and the aroma coming from the kitchen was amazing. The cake is dense, but the inside is perfectly tender with chunks of apple in every bite. We loved the cream cheese in the center and the flavors blended perfectly together. The praline...

Provided by Lindsay V

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 29

FOR THE CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
8 oz cream cheese
1 egg
1/4 c butter, softened
1/2 c granulated sugar
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp vanilla
FOR THE CAKE:
1 c chopped pecans
1 1/2 lb apples, peeled and chopped (I used galas)
3 c all-purpose flour
1 c granulated sugar
1 c packed brown sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp allspice
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
3 eggs, beaten
3/4 c canola oil
3/4 c unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp vanilla
FOR THE PRALINE FROSTING:
1/2 c packed brown sugar
1/4 c butter
3 Tbsp milk
1 c confectioners' sugar
1 tsp vanilla
additional pecans for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 14-cup bundt pan.
  • 2. Start by toasting your pecans in the oven for 8 - 10 minutes or until fragrant. Be sure to toss half way through cooking time. Set aside when they are done.
  • 3. Prepare filling: Beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in egg, vanilla, and flour and mix until smooth. Set aside.
  • 4. Prepare cake: In the bowl of an electric mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, beat sugars, canola oil, and applesauce. Add in the eggs, one by one. Stir in vanilla.
  • 5. In a separate bowl, combine flour, spices, salt and baking soda.
  • 6. Working in batches, add this to your wet mixture.
  • 7. Remove bowl from mixer and fold in pecans and apples.
  • 8. Baking: Place 2/3 of the batter into the bundt pan. Spoon in the cream cheese mixture and, using a paring knife, swirl around to incorporate evenly. Be sure to leave about an inch border, so that the cream cheese does not leak out while baking.
  • 9. Place the remaining 1/3 of the batter on top.
  • 10. Bake for 60 - 75 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • 11. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • 12. Frosting the cake: Bring brown sugar, butter, and milk to a boil in a small saucepan, whisking constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Be careful, as mixture will bubble up violently!
  • 13. Gradually whisk in confectioners' sugar. Allow mixture to harden slightly and pour over completely cooled cake. Garnish with additional pecans, if desired.

APPLE-CREAM CHEESE BUNDT CAKE



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Make and share this Apple-Cream Cheese Bundt Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup finely chopped pecans
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups peeled and finely chopped gala apples (about 1 1/2 lb.)
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Prepare Filling: Beat first 3 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended and smooth. Add egg, flour, and vanilla; beat just until blended.
  • Prepare Batter: Preheat oven to 350º. Bake pecans in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. Stir together 3 cups flour and next 7 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in eggs and next 3 ingredients, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in apples and pecans.
  • Spoon two-thirds of apple mixture into a greased and floured 14-cup Bundt pan. Spoon Cream Cheese Filling over apple mixture, leaving a 1-inch border around edges of pan. Swirl filling through apple mixture using a paring knife. Spoon remaining apple mixture over Cream Cheese Filling.
  • Bake at 350º for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack 15 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack, and cool completely (about 2 hours).
  • Prepare Frosting: Bring 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and 3 tablespoons milk to a boil in a 2-qt. saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly; boil 1 minute, whisking constantly. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Gradually whisk in powdered sugar until smooth; stir gently 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture begins to cool and thickens slightly. Pour immediately over cooled cake.

APPLE CREAM CHEESE BUNDT CAKE



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I got this recipe from the September 2011 issue of Southern Living magazine...It looked so good that I thought I'd share. I'm really looking forward to making this cake soon for my family to enjoy. If someone has made or will be making this cake soon, please let me know how it turned out!!! The photo of the cake to the left is...

Provided by Kristie Towe

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 28

CREAM CHEESE FILLING
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 c butter, softened
1/2 c granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
APPLE CAKE BATTER
1 c finely chopped pecans
3 c all purpose flour
1 c granulated sugar
1 c firmly packed light brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground allspice
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 c canola oil
3/4 c applesauce
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 c peeled and finely chopped gala apples (about 1/2 lb.)
PRALINE FROSTING
1/2 c firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 c butter
3 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 c powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare filling: Beat first 3 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended and smooth. Add egg, flour, and vanilla; beat just until blended.
  • 2. Prepare Batter: Preheat oven to 350. Bake pecans in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. Stir together 3 cups flour and next 7 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in eggs and next 3 ingredients, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in apples and pecans.
  • 3. Spoon two-thirds of apple mixture into a greased and floured 14-cup Bundt pan. Spoon Cream Cheese Filling over apple mixture, leaving a 1-inch border around edges of pan. Swirl filling through apple mixture using a paring knife. Spoon remaining apple mixture over Cream Cheese Filling.
  • 4. Bake @ 350 degrees for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack 15 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack, and cool completely (about 2 hours).
  • 5. Prepare Frosting: Bring 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and 3 Tbsp. milk to a boil in a 2-qt. saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly; boil 1 minute, whisking constantly. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Gradually whisk in powdered sugar until smooth; stir gently 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture begins to cool and thickens slightly. Pour immediately over cooled cake.

APPLE PIE CREAM CHEESE BUNDT CAKE W/PRALINE TOPPIN



Apple Pie Cream Cheese Bundt Cake w/Praline Toppin image

I've been playing with a recipe and finally decided that I would test it today. The aroma that flowed through the house while this was baking was just out of this world wonderful! Apples, cream cheese filling and a praline topping, does it get any better...well if you add toasted pecans it might! And you know I added em! Hope you enjoy!! Inspired by several online recipes

Provided by Diane Atherton @DeeDee2011

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 29

CREAM CHEES FILLING
1 - 8-oz package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup(s) butter, softened
1/2 cup(s) sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoon(s) all purpose flour
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
CAKE BATTER
1 cup(s) pecans (finely chopped) toasted
3 cup(s) all purpose flour
1 cup(s) sugar
1 cup(s) light brown sugar, firmly packed
2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon(s) allspice, ground
1 teaspoon(s) nutmeg
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
3 large eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 cup(s) canola oil
1 - 20-oz can apple pie filling (cut apples in small pieces)
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
PRALINE FROSTING
1/2 cup(s) light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup(s) butter, softened
3 tablespoon(s) heavy cream
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1 cup(s) powdered sugar
- toasted pecans optional to sprinkle on top
- sea salt to lightly sprinkle on toasted pecans

Steps:

  • CREAM CHEESE FILLING: Beat cream cheese, butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended and smooth. Add egg, flour, and vanilla; beat just until blended; set aside.
  • CAKE BATTER: Preheat oven to 350º. Bake pecans in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. Remove from oven; set aside.
  • In a large bowl: whisk together 3 cups flour and next 7 ingredients; stir in eggs, canola oil, apple pie filling and vanilla; stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in toasted pecans. NOTE: chop the apples (from apple pie filling) into small pieces. I used kitchen scissors to cut into smaller pieces.
  • Spoon two-thirds of batter into a greased and floured 14-cup Bundt pan.
  • Spoon Cream Cheese Filling over batter, leaving a 1-inch border around edges of pan. Swirl cream cheese filling through batter using a paring knife. Spoon remaining batter over Cream Cheese Filling.
  • Bake at 350º for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack 15 minutes; invert onto plate, and cool completely.
  • PRALINE FROSTING: Over medium heat in a 2-qt saucepan bring brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream to a boil, whisking constantly; boil 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
  • Gradually whisk in powdered sugar until smooth; stir gently 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture begins to cool and thickens slightly.
  • Pour immediately over cooled cake. Sprinkle toasted pecans on top if desired.

APPLE-CREAM CHEESE BUNDT CAKE



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Make and share this Apple-Cream Cheese Bundt Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bunkie68

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup finely chopped pecans
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups peeled and finely chopped gala apples, about 1 1/2 lb
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • To prepare the filling: Beat the first three ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended and smooth. Add egg, flour, and vanilla; beat just until blended.
  • To prepare the batter:.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake pecans in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
  • Stir together 3 cups flour and next seven ingredients in a large bowl; stir in eggs and next three ingredients, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in apples and pecans.
  • Spoon two-thirds of apple mixture into a greased and floured 14-cup Bundt pan.
  • Spoon cream cheese filling over apple mixture, leaving a 1-inch border around edges of pan. Swirl filling through apple mixture using a paring knife.
  • Spoon remaining apple mixture over cream cheese filling.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool cake in pan on a wire rack 15 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack, and cool completely (about 2 hours).
  • To prepare frosting:.
  • Bring 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and 3 tablespoons milk to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan, whisking constantly; boil 1 minute, whisking constantly.
  • Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
  • Gradually whisk in powdered sugar until smooth; stir gently 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture begins to cool and thickens slightly.
  • Pour immediately over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 732.1, Fat 36.5, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 103.7, Sodium 466.3, Carbohydrate 96.7, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 65.6, Protein 7.8

APPLE CREAM CHEESE BUNDT CAKE W/CARAMEL PEC



Apple Cream Cheese Bundt Cake w/Caramel Pec image

The combination of both finely chopped apples and apple sauce is sure to pack a great taste as well as a super moist cake. http://www.recipefirst.info/2013/05/apple-and-cream-cheese-bundt-cake-with.html

Provided by Sheila M @Gadiva

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 29

CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
1 package(s) (8-oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup(s) butter, softened
1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar
1 - large egg
2 tablespoon(s) tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon(s) teaspoon vanilla extract
APPLE CAKE BATTER:
1 cup(s) finely chopped pecans
3 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1 cup(s) granulated sugar
1 cup(s) firmly packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground allspice
3 - large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup(s) •3/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup(s) applesauce
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
3 cup(s) peeled and finely chopped apples (about 1 1/2 lb.)
CARAMEL PECAN FROSTING:
1/2 cup(s) firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup(s) butter
3 tablespoon(s) milk
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1 cup(s) powdered sugar
1 cup(s) pecan halves (garnish)

Steps:

  • 1.Prepare Filling: Beat first 3 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended and smooth. Add egg, flour, and vanilla; beat just until blended.
  • 2.Prepare Batter: Preheat oven to 350º. Bake pecans in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. Stir together 3 cups flour and next 7 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in eggs and next 3 ingredients, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in apples and pecans.
  • 3.Spoon two-thirds of apple mixture into a greased and floured 14-cup Bundt pan. Spoon Cream Cheese Filling over apple mixture, leaving a 1-inch border around edges of pan. Swirl filling through apple mixture using a paring knife. Spoon remaining apple mixture over Cream Cheese Filling.
  • 4.Bake at 350º for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack 15 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack, and cool completely (about 2 hours).
  • 5.Prepare Frosting: Bring 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and 3 Tbsp. milk to a boil in a 2-qt. saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly; boil 1 minute, whisking constantly. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Gradually whisk in powdered sugar until smooth; stir gently 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture begins to cool and thickens slightly. Pour immediately over cooled cake. Garnish with pecans.

APPLE-CREAM CHEESE BUNDT CAKE W/PRALINE GLAZE



Apple-Cream Cheese Bundt Cake w/Praline Glaze image

How to make Apple-Cream Cheese Bundt Cake w/Praline Glaze

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 28

CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
APPLE CAKE BATTER:
1 cup finely chopped pecans (I was cheap and just bought the little 1/2 cup bag in the baking aisle)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg Since mine was freshly ground, I used about half this.
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups peeled and finely chopped apples (about 1 1/2 lb.) I used Mutsu, and it only took 2 to get to three cups!
PRALINE FROSTING:
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Prepare Filling: Beat first 3 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended and smooth. Add egg, flour, and vanilla; beat just until blended.
  • Prepare Batter: Preheat oven to 350º. Bake pecans in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. Stir together 3 cups flour and next 7 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in eggs and next 3 ingredients, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in apples and pecans.
  • Spoon two-thirds of apple mixture into a greased and floured 14-cup Bundt pan. Spoon Cream Cheese Filling over apple mixture, leaving a 1-inch border around edges of pan. Swirl filling through apple mixture using a paring knife. Spoon remaining apple mixture over Cream Cheese Filling.
  • Bake at 350º for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack 15 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack, and cool completely (about 2 hours).
  • Prepare Frosting: Bring 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and 3 Tbsp. milk to a boil in a 2-qt. saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly; boil 1 minute, whisking constantly. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Gradually whisk in powdered sugar until smooth; stir gently 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture begins to cool and thickens slightly. Pour immediately over cooled cake.

APPLE CREAM CHEESE BUNDT CAKE



Apple Cream Cheese Bundt Cake image

With fall upon us and the abundance of apples this is a good cake to bake - this is one of our favorite fall cakes in our house

Provided by Roberta Isaacson

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 29

cream cheese filling
1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
CAKE
1 cup chopped pecans
3 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup(packed) brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
3 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup oil(canola, olive or vegetable)
3/4 cup applesauce(unsweetened)
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups peeled and finely chopped apples
PRALINE FROSTING
1/2 cup(packed) brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup roughly chopped pecans, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Grease and flour a(14 cup) bundt pan and set aside
  • 2. Prepare cream cheese filling - Beat the cream cheese, butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until blended and smooth. Add egg, flour and vanilla and beat until just combined. Set aside.
  • 3. Prepare cake batter.
  • 4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake pecans for 5 - 7 minutes until lightly toasted and fragrant.
  • 5. Meanwhile, stir flour, both sugars, salt, baking soda and spices together in a large bowl. Stir in eggs, then oil, apple sauce and vanilla. Stir in apples and pecans.
  • 6. Spoon 2/3's of the apple batter into the prepared pan, then spoon cream cheese filling over the apple mixture, leaving a 1 inch border around the edges of the pan. Spoon remaining apple batter over the cream cheese filling.
  • 7. Bake cake at 350 degrees for 1 hour - 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a long wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool cake in the pan, on a wire rack for about 1 hour. Remove cake from pan and cool completely, about an additional hour.
  • 8. When cake has cooled, prepare praline frosting. Combine brown sugar, butter and milk in saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil 1 minute
  • 9. Remove pan from heat and add vanilla extract, then powdered sugar. Whisk together until totally combined. If needed, pour frosting through a fine strainer to remove any powdered sugar lumps. Cool frosting slightly(about 5 minutes) until it has begun to thicken slightly, but is still pourable. Pour over cake and garnish with pecans if desired and enjoy!!!!

APPLE CREAM CHEESE BUNDT CAKE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



APPLE CREAM CHEESE BUNDT CAKE Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-18433

Number Of Ingredients 29

Cream Cheese Filling:
1 (8oz) Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 Cup Butter softened
1/2 Cup Sugar
1 Egg
2 TBLS. Flour
1 tsp. Vanilla Flavor
Cake:
1 Cup Finely Chopped Pecans
3 Cups Flour
1 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Brown Sugar
2 tsp. Cinnamon
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Ground Nutmeg
1/2 tsp. Allspice
3 Eggs
3/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
3/4 Cup Unsweetened Applesauce
1 tsp. Vanilla
3 Cups Peeled and chopped Apples
Praline Frosting:
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
1/4 Cup Butter
3 TBLS. Milk
1 tsp. Maple Flavoring
1 Cup Powdered Sugar
1/4 Cup Chopped Pecans for Garnish

Steps:

  • Cream Cheese Filling: Beat the cream cheese, butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until blended smooth. Add egg, flour and vanilla and beat until just combined and smooth. Set Aside. Cake Batter: Preheat oven to 350* and bake the pecans for 5-7 minutes until lightly toasted. Meanwhile, stir the flour, both sugars, salt, baking soda and spices together in a large bowl. Stir in the eggs, then oil, applesauce and vanilla. Stir in the apples and pecans. In a prepared bundt pan spoon 2/3 of the batter into the pan, then spoon the cream cheese mixture on top leaving about 1" around the edges of the pan. Spoon the remaining apple batter over the cream cheese mixture. Bake the cake @ 350* for 1 hour and 15-20 minutes or until a wooden skewer comes out clean. Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for about an hour. Remove cake from the pan and cool completely. Praline Frosting: Combine brown sugar, butter and milk in saucepan and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Remove pan from heat and add maple flavoring then the powdered sugar. Wisk together until fully combined and smooth. Pour over the cooled cake and garnish with chopped pecans.

APPLE CREAM CHEESE BUNDT CAKE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



APPLE CREAM CHEESE BUNDT CAKE Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by JoyceW-2

Number Of Ingredients 26

CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
1 (8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
APPLE CAKE BATTER:
1 cup finely chopped pecans 3 cups flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup applesauce
3 cups peeled and finely chopped Gala apples (about 1 1/2 pounds)
PRALINE FROSTING:
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Prepare filling: Beat first 3 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended and smooth. Add egg, flour, and vanilla; beat just until blended. Prepare batter: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake pecans in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. Stir together 3 cups flour and next 7 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in eggs and next 3 ingredients, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in apples and pecans. Spoon two-thirds of apple mixture into a greased and floured 14 cup Bundt pan. Spoon Cream Cheese Filling over apple mixture, leaving a 1 inch border around edges of pan. Swirl filling through apple mixture using a paring knife. Spoon remaining apple mixture over Cream Cheese Filling. Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, Cool cake in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack, and cool completely. Prepare Frosting: Bring 1/4 cup butter, brown sugar and 3 tablespoons milk to a boil in a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, boil 1 minute, whisking constantly. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Gradually whisk in powdered sugar until smooth; stir gently 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture begins to cool and thicken slightly. Pour immediately over cooled cake.

Apple cream cheese bundt cake recipes are one of the most popular desserts that people love to bake and enjoy. This cake recipe is a perfect blend of the creamy texture of cream cheese and the fruity tanginess of apples. It is a classic recipe that dates back to the early 1900s.

What is a Bundt Cake?

A bundt cake is a cake that is baked in a bundt pan which comes in a distinctive ring shape. The pan has deep grooves and fluted sides that give the cake its unique design. Bundt cakes are perfect for occasions such as birthdays, weddings, and even for an evening snack with family.

Ingredients for Apple Cream Cheese Bundt Cake

To make an apple cream cheese bundt cake, you will need the following ingredients:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 2 cups peeled and chopped apples
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation

To prepare the apple cream cheese bundt cake follow the below instructions:
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or spray with baking spray.
  3. In a medium-sized bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. With an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Then add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and beat well.
  5. Add the cream cheese and mix well. Then add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the chopped apples, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Beat just until the ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
  6. Add the cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and walnuts (if using) and stir to combine.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a knife.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan. Allow it to cool completely before adding any toppings or serving.

Variations of Apple Cream Cheese Bundt Cake

1. Apple Cream Cheese Bundt Cake with Caramel Glaze: One variation of this recipe is adding a caramel glaze on the top of the cake. To prepare caramel glaze you need to combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup butter, and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook these ingredients over medium heat until the sugar has melted and the sauce has thickened. Then pour this sauce on the top of the cake. 2. Apple Cream Cheese Bundt Cake with Streusel Topping: Another variation of this cake is adding streusel topping on the top. To prepare the streusel topping you need to mix 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 cup cold butter. Using your hands, mix the ingredients until they form small clumps. Then sprinkle this streusel on the top of the cake batter before baking.

Conclusion

Apple cream cheese bundt cake is a delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors. This cake recipe is perfect for any occasion, and it is easy to make. It is a classic recipe that has been enjoyed for generations. With the variations mentioned above, you can make your apple cream cheese bundt cake even more delicious.

Valuable Tips for Making the Perfect Apple Cream Cheese Bundt Cake

Tip 1: Use Freshly-Picked Apples

When making an apple cream cheese bundt cake, the quality of the apples you use can significantly impact the outcome of the cake. It's essential to use fresh and ripe apples that have just been picked from the tree. The fresher the apples, the better the flavor and texture of the cake will be.

Tip 2: Choose the Right Type of Apples

When making an apple cream cheese bundt cake, it's important to choose the right type of apples that will complement the other ingredients. Generally, tart apples such as Granny Smith and Honeycrisp are preferred as they add a tangy flavor to the cake that balances out the sweetness of the cream cheese glaze.

Tip 3: Soften the Cream Cheese

To achieve a smooth and creamy texture of the cream cheese glaze, it's important to soften the cream cheese before mixing it with other ingredients. Take the cream cheese out of the refrigerator at least an hour before mixing it with other ingredients. This will ensure that the cream cheese is soft enough to blend with other ingredients smoothly.

Tip 4: Use Room Temperature Ingredients

To ensure that the cake batter mixes well, it's important to use room temperature ingredients. Cold ingredients can form lumps that don't mix well and can ruin the texture of the cake.

Tip 5: Adjust the Sugar Content Based on the Apples Used

The sweetness level of apples varies depending on the type of apples used. Therefore, it's important to adjust the sugar content in the recipe based on the apples used. If using tart apples such as Granny Smith, increase the amount of sugar used in the recipe, but if using sweeter apples such as Honeycrisp, reduce the sugar amount.

Tip 6: Use a Non-Stick Bundt Pan

A non-stick bundt pan ensures that the cake doesn't stick to the pan and come out easily. It's important to grease the pan with butter or oil to ensure that the cake comes out smoothly and retains its shape.

Tip 7: Properly Coat the Apples with Flour

Before adding the apples to the cake batter, it's important to coat them with flour to ensure that they don't sink to the bottom of the cake while baking. This will ensure an even distribution of apples throughout the cake.

Tip 8: Mix the Cake Batter with a Hand Mixer

Using a hand mixer ensures that the cake batter is mixed evenly and there are no lumps left in the batter. Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can make the cake tough and dry.

Tip 9: Bake at the Right Temperature

To ensure that the cake is baked evenly, it's important to bake it at the correct temperature. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the cake for approximately 50-60 minutes. Avoid opening the oven door too often, as this can cause the cake to sink in the middle.

Tip 10: Let the Cake Cool Before Adding the Cream Cheese Glaze

Allow the cake to cool for at least 10-15 minutes before adding the cream cheese glaze. This ensures that the glaze doesn't melt into the cake but remains on the surface, giving it a glossy appearance.

Conclusion

Making an apple cream cheese bundt cake requires some attention to detail to achieve the perfect texture and flavor. Follow these valuable tips to ensure that your cake comes out delicious and visually appealing.

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